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There's nothing more special than a teacher being your biggest supporter inside and outside of the classroom.

When we started our mission to find Hometown Heroes in the 815, 779, and 608, we always said we wanted to hear about all kinds of heroes. Yes, we love honoring military members, veterans, and first responders, but we also wanted to take this opportunity to honor 'ordinary' men and women in our communities who do extraordinary things...

2020 was the year some parents added "teacher" to their resume. This is a school year like no other. So many parents are stepping into roles they never thought they'd ever have. It's new, it's stressful, it's a lot. But parents - you're doing amazing...

2020 - The year kids will remember getting taught by their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and so many more amazing people who are stepping into the role of e-learning teachers. So, for the Teacher of The Week for the 2020-21 school year, you can nominate those awesome people...